US Bridges

County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI North of CO RD 56 · Structure no. WEL015.0_056.0A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,074
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesLoveland Greeley Canal
Location0.2 MI North of CO RD 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.39492, -104.92639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2023)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.